politics
If Virginia passes the proposed amendment on reproductive health, what happens to the state’s laws on abortion? Here’s what legal experts say.
Opponents have argued that Ballot Question 1 would invalidate existing state law regarding access to abortion care. Law experts say that it would take a court decision to overturn state statute.
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economy
HopeTree and Stateson Homes gearing up to begin largest Salem development of its kind
The start of construction on hundreds of homes is scheduled to begin by spring.
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culture
During the revolution, soldiers from Southwest Virginia marched to South Carolina to win a major battle. Now Barter Theatre is staging their story.
The Overmountain Men won an improbable victory that changed the course of the war in the South. The play “Kings Mountain” runs through Oct. 31.
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education
Martinsville City Schools celebrates 10 years of accreditation
“We started working on culture, a culture of respect and a culture of belief,” the superintendent said.
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healthcare
Southwest and Southside health organizations get nearly $4 million in federal grants to boost technology and cybersecurity
The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program was intended to bolster healthcare access in rural areas. It was created under HR 1, the federal spending legislation that also included cuts to Medicaid and other health funding.
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weather
Hurricane Isaias’ remnants to bring beneficial rain and flooding risk to Virginia this weekend
The Atlantic tropical season’s latest first hurricane of the satellite era is expected to strike the Gulf Coast near where Alabama and the Florida Panhandle meet.
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opinion
10 things to know about this year’s election (so far)
Here’s an overview of the early voting trends and other factors that are shaping this year’s balloting.
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sports
He was shot in the head twice and survived. Now he’s being inducted into a Virginia university’s sports hall of fame.
The former Emory & Henry star still has one of the bullets in his head from a 1986 armed robbery.
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headlines from across the state
Headlines from across the state: After Henrico drops Flock cameras, Avula says Richmond won’t renew contract, either; more …
From elsewhere: Hanover animal shelter takes on data center developer. Sen. Mike Jones proposes sweeping ban on NDAs in local government. Spanberger blames Trump for Virginia cutting Medicaid coverage for trans youth healthcare.
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